Be That Unwavering Commodity
October 6, 2017
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Reflections on what credit unions can do to build community and commitment — and re-create themselves along the way.
Credit Union Industry Commentary
The Unimportant Jobs Report
October 5, 2017
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Friday’s jobs report will be messy and easily forgotten. Traders will go through the motions of reacting, but the numbers will have no staying power.
Are Credit Unions Paying Enough?
September 28, 2017
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Don’t be the first or the last financial institution on the block to raise rates.
Bond Traders Bet Fed’s Aim Will Be Off
September 22, 2017
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The markets react mildly to yesterday’s Fed meeting.
Pre-Funding Hypothetical Future Losses: A Lesson From Hurricane Katrina
September 22, 2017
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The NCUA does not need to keep credit union corporate bailout money, if the past is still prologue.
Put Your Data Where Your Mouth Is
September 22, 2017
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The much-publicized Google memo got me thinking. Finance is a traditionally male-dominated field. In credit union land, 51.4% of CEOs are female yet collectively manage only 18.5% of the industry’s assets.
Credit Unions Rally To NCUA’s Side. Will This Prove A Good Decision?
September 19, 2017
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Free from congressional oversight, how will the still-independent NCUA answer calls for its own financial answerability?
The Virtuous Circle Of Lower Fees And Higher Income
September 18, 2017
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Interchange income at credit unions swaps places with punitive fees as a growing driver of industry revenue.
A Seat At The Table Or A Place On The Ark?
September 11, 2017
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A CEO explains why his CUSO postponed its annual conference — aiding in hurricane recovery efforts and living cooperative ideals is just the beginning.
The Re-emergence Of The First-Time Homebuyer
September 7, 2017
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Remember the 90s? That’s the last time first-time homebuyers purchased homes at the same level as second quarter 2017.
The Unimportant Jobs Report
Friday’s jobs report will be messy and easily forgotten. Traders will go through the motions of reacting, but the numbers will have no staying power.
Are Credit Unions Paying Enough?
Don’t be the first or the last financial institution on the block to raise rates.
Bond Traders Bet Fed’s Aim Will Be Off
The markets react mildly to yesterday's Fed meeting.
Pre-Funding Hypothetical Future Losses: A Lesson From Hurricane Katrina
The NCUA does not need to keep credit union corporate bailout money, if the past is still prologue.
Put Your Data Where Your Mouth Is
The much-publicized Google memo got me thinking. Finance is a traditionally male-dominated field. In credit union land, 51.4% of CEOs are female yet collectively manage ...
Credit Unions Rally To NCUA’s Side. Will This Prove A Good Decision?
Free from congressional oversight, how will the still-independent NCUA answer calls for its own financial answerability?
The Virtuous Circle Of Lower Fees And Higher Income
Interchange income at credit unions swaps places with punitive fees as a growing driver of industry revenue.
A Seat At The Table Or A Place On The Ark?
A CEO explains why his CUSO postponed its annual conference — aiding in hurricane recovery efforts and living cooperative ideals is just the beginning.
The Re-emergence Of The First-Time Homebuyer
Remember the 90s? That's the last time first-time homebuyers purchased homes at the same level as second quarter 2017.
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Takeaways From Day 2 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From macroeconomics to multiculturalism, the future of AI, and more, the second day of this year’s convention was packed with insights.
Takeaways From Day 1 Of GAC
Aaron Passman
From new attitudes to new ways of thinking about service delivery, here’s a look at the first day of the industry’s biggest event.
Credit Union Storytelling With A Mission Focus
Marc Rapport
Storytelling drives growth and loyalty at Navy Federal, where real member experiences become narratives that strengthen trust, reinforce value, and build lasting relationships.
How Lake Trust Turns Member Experiences Into Brand Strategy
Savana Morie
From where stories come from to how they’re produced and distributed, Lake Trust shares how authentic member narratives strengthen its brand and show what “positive impact” looks like in action.
How An Internal Storyteller Fuels Member Growth At Navy Federal
Marc Rapport
An expert in user experience turns complex problems and opportunities into narratives that guide leaders toward confident decisions and growth-focused investment.
At Ardent Credit Union, Deposits Are A ‘Slam Dunk’
Aaron Passman
The Philadelphia-area cooperative scores among rate-shopping members with a co-branded certificate that links savings returns to college basketball results.
The Strategic Case For Rethinking Credit Card Issuing
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that will win the next decade of card growth are those that treat credit cards not as one time product launches but as dynamic ecosystems requiring continuous investment.
What Gen Z Is Really Looking For In A Credit Union
Callahan & Associates
Gen Z’s faith in traditional institutions gives credit unions a rich opportunity to serve as a key source of financial guidance.
What’s Job No. 2?
Aaron Passman
CreditUnions.com is all-in on growth and marketing this week, spotlighting real-world strategies that help cooperatives serve members for life, invest in people, expand their impact, and more.
Community Financial Institutions Need A New Playbook To Combat Scams
Callahan & Associates
Fraud is increasing and becoming more sophisticated – and it’s often not caught until it’s too late.
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